CUBAN SANDWICH ART & FOOD FESTIVALS
Taste of Latino
2020 Dates
Orlando / Kissimmee, Florida:  5th Annual Orlando/Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival is scheduled for Saturday, March 7th, 2020; Location is TBA

Tampa, Florida:  9th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival is on Sunday, March 29th, 2020
@ Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City: 1800 E. 8th Avenue, Tampa, FL

8th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Festival, Presented by FORD!

Tampa Historic
1. Las Palmas Latin Grill
2. First Harvest Deli
3. Glori Rod's Coffee Shop

Non-Traditional
1. That's My Dog
2. Smoke Showin' Catering
3. Fire Bread

Popular
1. The Cuban Spot
2. Tampa Sammich
3. This Little Pig

World's Best Cuban Sandwich
1. Chef Iliana Concierge Chef
2. The Cuban Spot
3. El Cochinito

2 Days of EATING, Dancing and FUN: 11a-6p 

TODAY IS Day 1: Saturday, March 30th is the Taste of the Cuban Sandwich in on @ Centro Asturiano in Ybor CITY: 1913 N. Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, FL
WE are on the CORNER of Nebraska and Palm.  

PARKING:  Please park across the street OR street parking. 
​There is also several Parking LOTS in THE area
Saturday, March 30th, 2019: VENDOR MAP
See Days Schedule here!
See List of Contestants here!  
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​Watch as we attempt to make the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the WORLD breaking Kissimmee's record PLUS the Kids Cuban Sandwich SHOWDOWN and the Home-Style CONTEST! We are attempting to make a 175 Ft Cuban Sandwich!  ​PLUS ENJOY the Kids Cuban Sandwich SHOWDOWN, where kids from 5-16 COMPETE to see who makes the BEST Cuban Sandwich!  Register YOUR KID: Winners get to HELP us make the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the WORLD PLUS they get to judge the NEXT day in the WORLD WIDE Championships!   ​

​The Festival is free to attend and you can purchase samples from the different vendors OR you can also join us in the VIP area as well -tickets for VIP area are available: Taste of Cuban Sandwich VIP

2019; In the last 8 years, we have made the biggest Cuban Sandwich in the world every year, starting with a 36 foot Cuban Sandwich on the first year, and building it all the way up each year! On Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at Kissimmee lakefront Park we made the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World measuring 170 Ft.  The sandwich is always donated to a home shelter and to date we have fed over 3,500 homeless people!  ​
Participating in Festival?
Get YOUR Set-up, TIMES and Materials here for: VIP Judges, Sandwich Makers, Kids SHOWDOWN, Contest Rules & Regulations, Vendor and Exhibitor Set up Info. 
Cuban Sandwich Festivals were created by Latin Times Media, Inc.
​​Email us: ​Jolie@iLOVECubanSandwiches.com or VPadilla@iLOVECubanSandwiches.com 
​Text: (813) 407-6866

Day 2: 8th Intl Cuban Sandwich Festival Presented: FORD!  
Sun, March 31st, 2019: THE BIG DAY 
​@ Centennial Park: 1800 E. 8th Ave Tampa, FL  (11a-6p)

See Days Schedule here! ​
See List of Contestants here!  ​
Exciting FREE family & community festival features LIVE Entertainment, Food & Cultural Vendors - PLUS Cuban Sandwich contestants and vendors from all over the world!  

Enjoy LIVE Music, dancing and entertainment!  Free Family and Community Event, (leashed) dog friendly.  Visit the different vendors and purchase samples or sandwiches from your choice!  OR purchase VIP Tickets to enjoy Samples from the contestants, refreshments, seating and schmoozing!  Get VIP Tickets here!  GREAT LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT 20+ Cuban Sandwich Vendors to CHOOSE FROM! 
Participating in Festival? 
Get YOUR Set-up, TIMES and Materials here for: VIP Judges, Sandwich Makers, Kids SHOWDOWN, Contest Rules & Regulations, Vendor and Exhibitor Set up Info. ​

2019 VIP / Celebrity Judges

Stay Turned for more shortly! 

Thank you to our SPONSORs!

Go as a VIP!

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ENJOY THE VIP EXPERIENCE - a limited number of tickets are available to purchase!
Enjoy schmoozing with local VIPs and celebrities, and enjoy the tasting the contest entries and be a part of the VIP EXPERIENCE!
Get TASTE OF THE CUBAN SANDWICH TICKETS HERE!
VIP area plus the option to help make the BIGGEST Cuban Sandwich in the World, or be a judge in kids Cuban Sandwich SHOWDOWN or Homestyle Contest! @Centro Asturiano
​(Tampa, FL) ​Saturday, March 30th, 2019​ (12:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Get THE BIG DAY: SMACKDOWN SUNDAY TAMPA (Ybor City)
TICKETS HERE: VIP Judging area of 8th International Ybor City Cuban Sandwich Festival Ybor City Museum: ​Sunday, March 31st, 2019​.  12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

    Request Info: 2019 Cuban Sandwich Smackdown & Festival!

Thank you to our SPONSORS!

Thank you Boar's Head - West Wind Provisions for helping us to make the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World! 

Thank you La Segunda Central for being our official BREAD SPONSOR

2019 Contestants
See List of Contestants here!  ​

2019 VIP / Celebrity Judges in YBOR CITY!

Ford Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival: Winners and recap Press Release

2019 FORD Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival Winners 

Popular Category:
  1. Chef Iliana - Concierge Chef Events
  2. Tampa Sammich
  3. Cuba Libre
 
Non-Traditional Category:
  1. Bahama Breeze
  2. Smoke Showing Catering
  3. That’s My DOG
 
Traditional Category:
  1. Havana Delight Food Truck
  2. Manolitos Food Truck
  3. Cuba Libre
Saturday, March 30th, 2019: 
​@Centro Asturiano 
​COMING SOON!
Sunday, March 31st, 2019: 
​@ Centennial Park
​COMING SOON!

Cuban Sandwich Art Exhibition & Show

Cuban Sandwich ART Contest! 
Submit your request to participate in the contest: CubanSandwichFestival@Latin-Times.com 

Description of Contest:
- Canvas Art
- Pictures in Artist Format
​- Other: Sculpture, creation, etc. 

THANK YOU
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Title Sponsor of the 2019 Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival AND our Presenting Sponsor for the 8th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival! 

March 2019 is officially Cuban Sandwich Month - by Mayoral Proclamation in Kissimmee, Miami and Tampa, Florida! 

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​Check out the Cuban Sandwich Documentary!
- The Origins of the Cuban Sandwich

- PR & Media On Events! 
- ABC Action News: Biggest Cuban Sandwich & Kids Cuban Sandwich Showdown
​- TBO: Children compete for best Cuban sandwich in annual festival
​- ABC Action News: World Wide Contestants
- Miami Event: David'sBeenHere!
- El SOL Newspaper - Central Florida
- Gastro Obscura

Congratulations to the Cuban Sandwich Festival. Featured as TOP 10 Food Festivals in Florida! 

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​Lannie Battistini. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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